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About this course
A cardiac first responder is a person trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) who can respond to someone who has suddenly collapsed. A cardiac first responder plays a critical role in keeping a person alive until the commencement of expert medical care.
A cardiac first responder may be part of the emergency medical services, a healthcare practitioner or a member of the public who has undertaken a Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) recognised course within the last 2 years. CFR Community level is the pre or co-requisite for entry to PHECC’s Emergency Care (Special Circumstances) courses.
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Entry Criteria
There is no specific entry criteria including a minimum age. However, a course participant must be mature enough to comprehend the knowledge, skills and implications associated with defibrillation and have a maturity to complete assessment to receive certification. This course is delivered in English as such an acceptable level of English to assimilate and relay the information in the course is required. For further information see our English Language policy
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Course Duration
This course takes approximately 5 hours to complete.
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Course Modules
Patient Assessment
CPR: Adults, Children & Infants
Use of an AED (Defibrillator)
Identification of: Heart attack, Stroke, Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
Management of: Heart attack, Stroke, Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
Administration of Aspirin -
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive a Pre-hospital Emergency Care Council Cardiac First Responder certificate valid for two years.
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Assessment
Learners will be continually assessed throughout the course on the practical skills acquired on the course. There is a practical skills formative assessment as per PHECC assessment sheets on this course.
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Whats included
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council Certificate
CPR Pocket mask
Cardiac First Responder Manual
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council Red Card
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Progression Opportunities
On successful completion of this award, learners will have the opportunity to progress to The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council First Aid Response (FAR) Programme or Emergency First Response Programme (EFR). Successful participants will be certified to act as a community first responder with a National Ambulance Service approved CFR Group, a voluntary organisation or with a private event medical provider.
Our Cardiac First Response Community Instructors
Dermot is a qualified advanced paramedic with a diploma in Emergency medical technology from Northeastern University and an higher diploma in Emergency medical science from UCD. Along with Dermot’s many years of clinical practice he also holds a Cardiac First Responder Advanced Instructor certificate and a diploma in continuing education and training from NUIM.
Dan is a qualified paramedic with a diploma in Emergency medical technology from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and a graduate diploma in emergency medical science from UCD. Along with Dan’s many years of clinical practice he also holds a Cardiac First Responder Advanced Instructor certificate and a diploma in continuing education and training from NUIM.
Troy is a qualified paramedic with a diploma in Emergency medical technology from Northeastern University USA. Along with Troy’s many years of clinical practice he also holds a Cardiac First Responder Advanced Instructor certificate.
Paul is a qualified paramedic with a diploma in Emergency medical technology from Northeastern University USA. Along with Paul’s many years of clinical practice he also holds a Cardiac First Responder Advanced Instructor certificate.
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